Perinatal Trauma Therapy in Westchester County, NY

How do you cope when what you expected to be the most exciting time of your life becomes the most traumatic?

Perinatal trauma is devastating. These experiences can take away our sense of safety and enjoyment during a time when we would hope to feel it most. If you are feeling this, know that you can find healing and support.

What is Perinatal Trauma?

Perinatal trauma is a term for any traumatic experience from the start of pregnancy through the first year postpartum. In my clinical practice, I also consider fertility treatments and other experiences endured while trying to conceive within this category.

Examples of Perinatal Trauma Can Include:

  • Infertility and associated medical procedures

  • Pregnancy loss

  • Pregnancy complications

  • Termination for Medical Reasons

  • Unmanaged labor pain

  • Birth trauma

  • Postpartum complications

  • NICU stay

  • Infant loss

  • And many other experiences

Connect with someone who can hold the weight of your experiences and guide you toward healing

If you are have unresolved Perinatal Trauma, you may be experiencing:

  • Flashbacks or nightmares

  • Difficulty relaxing

  • Trouble feeling connected

  • Fear, sadness, shame, or guilt

  • Negative beliefs about yourself, others, or the world

  • Isolation from others

  • Avoidance of anything that reminds you of the experience(s)

What Are Treatments for Perinatal Trauma?

Often, when working with Perinatal Trauma I utilize EMDR Therapy in order to reprocess the traumatic experiences. Within this work, we spend time building up your coping skills and ability to sit with distressing emotions. We also work to connect the pieces of your journey and integrate it into your story. Learn more about EMDR specifically for Perinatal Trauma here.